mardi 29 mars 2011

The continuous training for teachers in Switzerland will take place this summer in Bienne/Biel. I'm lucky to give there a week long machine patchwork/quilt course. So if you are a teacher, and you want to sew from morning to evening in a fun environment, register here!

lundi 28 mars 2011

samedi 26 mars 2011

The action "Quilts for Japan" is going well and a lot of quilts have arrived from allover Switzerland. But some of the quilts are very worn out or dirty. They cannot be sent to Japan. So from now on, if you want to take part, please send quilts that are new! Thanks!

If you live outside of Switzerland and want to send a quilt, please check quilt blogs or your national quilt guild.

Eiluned Edwards, an Indian textiles specialist has written a true bible about the textiles from that particular part of India. The fact that I was lucky to travel there and that I met some of the people mentioned in the book make it even more precious!

The author goes through all techniques, such as embroidery, block printing, tie dye, etc. and takes a tour of the different ethnic groups and their particular style. The las part has illustrations showing how the garments are constructed. The book contains long and very well documented texts.

mercredi 23 mars 2011

Here's a glimpse of the new quilt I'm working on. I'm entering it in an European quilt contest, so I can't show you any more. I'll publish a picture of the quilt when I know if it's either accepted or rejected.

It came in this darling bag, suggesting everything you can put in it. (Of course it's better if you know French!) Some of you may know that Merci means Thank you.

If I chose that image, it is because Pam, from gingerbreadsnowflakes, a blog about seasonal comforts, decided to spend the whole month saying thank you! Yes! Isn't it a great idea? In this period where so many people around us are blasé, I find it very stimulating!

I've got to know Pam through our blogs, and she was kind enough to write a whole post on a book I sent her! Thanks Pam!

Although my quilts have been to Japan several times, I never went there. However, I'm linked to Japan in various ways. My thoughts are over there, with the people who are living very difficult moments with such dignity.Moving pictures here.

mardi 15 mars 2011

March's collection consists of electric switches I suddenly decided to photograph during a trip in India. Indeed, they were so funny and for some of them so scary (from a security point of view) that they caught my eye. Here in Switzerland, our norms are so strict and there are so many regulations on everything, that these switches were somehow refreshing!You can see more on my Flickr gallery here.

lundi 14 mars 2011

vendredi 11 mars 2011

Here is ID Textile, Marion, Sonia and Sylvie's blog, from ID Textile Studio. Multi talented creators, they also work with famous brands. Visit their site and blog, it's wonderful!Here a beautiful idea seen on ID Textile. A seat made of sole remnants.